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{{DISPLAYTITLE: Cervix Swab Culture}} 
[[Category:Tests]]
[[Category:Microbiology]] 

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== Overview ==
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|Department
|Microbiology   
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|Test Code
|GESP
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|Synonyms
|Endocervical swab 

Cx swab  
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|Availability
|Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours 
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|Turnaround Time
|2 - 3 days   
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|Stability - Add Test
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== Specimen Requirements ==
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|Specimen 
|Cervix swab in transport medium   
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|Specimen Transportation
|Sent to lab ASAP or brief storage at room temperature   
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|Preferred 
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|Acceptable
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|Unacceptable
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|Paediatric Requirements
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== Aliquot Requirements ==
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|Sample 
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|Preferred Volume
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|Minimum Volume
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|Aliquot Transportation
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== Clinical Information ==
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|Reference Intervals
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|Test Method
|Microscopy and culture    
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|Advanced Notice
|Not Required   
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|Patient Preparation
|Not Required   
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== Comments ==
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| colspan="2" |Separate Chlamydia specific swabs required for  Chlamydia testing, see Chlamydia Swab test page for more information.   
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